MSG Networks, Red Bulls extend regional TV rights


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Michelle Clancy

| 07 February 2016




US regional sports network MSG Networks and Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls have agreed to a new multi-year rights agreement extension.



MSG Networks will continue as the exclusive regional telecast home of the Red Bulls.

This past season, the Red Bulls won their second Supporters’ Shield (best record during the MLS regular season) in three seasons and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive year. Household ratings for the Red Bulls on MSG Networks were the highest in three seasons, and were up over 65% from the previous season.

MSG Networks, which has held rights to the franchise since 1996 will feature six of the first seven games of the season and at least 17 matches in total in 2016, including the season opener on 6 March vs. Toronto FC from the Red Bull Arena. In addition, each game televised on MSG will also be streamed on MSG Networks' authenticated streaming platform, MSG GO.

“MSG Networks and the Red Bulls have enjoyed a long partnership together and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them return to MSG Networks for their 20th season,” said Andrea Greenberg, president and CEO, MSG Networks.

“The team’s popularity is higher than ever and we’re excited to continue to present Red Bulls games on our networks.”

“MSG Networks has been a valued member of our family since the beginning and we are pleased to continue our partnership,” added Marc de Grandpre, GM, the New York Red Bulls. “It is a priority for us to continue to provide our fans with the best-in-class live sports production that they have enjoyed for over 20 years.”